adj.父亲的;父亲(般)的;父系的;父方的;
例句:
He was very paternal and gave me some good advice.
他像父亲般保护我,并且给了我一些好的忠告.
He was brought up by his paternal aunt.
他是由姑姑抚养成人的.
He had an almost paternal fondness for Pen.
他几乎象父亲一样爱护潘.